The Inbetweeners 2 smashes UK box office records

The Inbetweeners 2 was released yesterday to record-breaking success, receiving the biggest ever opening day for a comedy at the UK box office.

The comedy sequel took over £2.75million, overtaking predecessor The Inbetweeners Movie, which enjoyed similarly overwhelming box office takings when released in 2011.

The film, co-financed by Film4, has also opened to rave reviews.

Having started life on television channel E4, The Inbetweeners 2 follows beloved quartet Will (Simon Bird), Jay (James Buckley), Simon (Joe Thomas) and Neil (Blake Harrison) as they reunite for a holiday in Australia.

The multi award-winning TV series was created by writers Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, who step into the director's chair for this sequel.

Returning cast members include Greg Davies - as their former head of sixth form Mr Gilbert - and Belinda Stewart-Wilson as Will's mother, Polly. Scenes featuring rising star Daisy Ridley, recently cast in Star Wars: Episode VII, were cut from the film.

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The Inbetweeners 2 is widely expected to be the boys' final outing. At the film's London premiere on Tuesday evening (5 August),Bird said "Once you see the film you'll see it feels like they've all moved on with their lives, so unfortunately this is it. it's a great way to say goodbye."